Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 146

BSA 146: earlier IEA 141, 142 and 143

Section 146 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Sections 141, 142 and 143 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 146 deals with leading questions. It brings 3 old provisions together. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

BSA 146 was IEA 141, 142 and 143.

Leading questions. · It brings 3 old provisions together.

Merged
Came from
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X
s. 141
Leading questions
Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X
s. 146(1)of section 146
Leading questions.
(1) Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a leading question.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 141 · Leading questionsIEA 142 · When they must not be askedIEA 143 · When they may be asked
BSA 145 · Witnesses to character.BSA 147 · Evidence as to matters in writing.

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